Category: marriage

It is “Couple Appreciation Month”. How will you celebrate?

April is Couple Appreciation Month. The Morning Thing shared some ways that married couples can show love and appreciation to each other.

For the ladies – Click HERE to see 8 Ways to Love Your Husband>
The article is by Tara Norman for www.imom.com

Here are a few highlights from the article. We encourage you to follow the link above and read the full article.

1. Say it out loud.

I try to speak or text thoughts of affirmation to my husband at least once or twice a week.

2. Acts of service.

3. Wake him up.

My husband enjoys a good cup of coffee in the morning. It could be breakfast or warm towels: it’s about helping him start his day off feeling loved and ready by his helpmate to face the world.

4. Prayer

We don’t like to leave each morning without praying together. If we forget or it’s too hectic to pray, we will oftentimes call each other on the way and pray.

5. Meet his needs.

Commit to yourself that the private time you share together is fully focused on him and nothing else. Check out our 14 Day Kiss Your Husband Challenge to help you get started.

6. Flirt

When he is getting ready to walk out the door for work, take a good look at him and before you give him that goodbye kiss, pay him one compliment to let him know that in your eyes, he is still the only one you want to be with.

7. Look him in the eyes.

Take the time to stop what I am doing when he walks through the door, look him in the eyes, tell him hello, and ask him about his day.

8. Listen.

How do you speak love into your marriage?

For the men – click HERE to see “How To Show Your Wife Love In One Minute Or Less”.
This article is by BJ Foster for www.allprodad.com

Here are a few highlights from the article. We encourage you to follow the link above and read the full article.

Give Her A Hug

Wrap your arms around her and hold her. Don’t be quick to let go. Hug her for a full minute. Watch how it affects your kids. Don’t be surprised if they run up and join the hug.

Leave a Note

It doesn’t have to be a long note. A simple 3X5 card saying, “I love you because…” It could even be a text.

Make Her Favorite Morning Drink

Tell Her One Thing About Her That You Appreciate

Everyone wants to be noticed and feel like their contributions are appreciated. Think about all of the ways your wife blesses you and your kids and then tell her.

Run A Bath For Her

Take Out The Trash

Make Her Laugh

There’s something special about laughing together. You know what makes your wife laugh. Even if you aren’t particularly funny, work at it.

Rub Her Neck And Shoulders

Greet Her Well

One of my favorite things to watch is how people greet one another at the airport. The way their faces light up as they embrace each other shows how much they care about each other. How would your wife respond if you greeted her every day in the same way you would had she been gone for two weeks or a month?

Make The Bed

Order Her a Special Gift

Say a Prayer for Her Day

Even if you are not someone accustomed to praying, try it. I can guarantee this, it won’t hurt. Pray for her strength, protection, wisdom, and that she would never forget she is loved.

(Picture from http://www.allprodad.com)

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1 Corinthians 13 – the perfect example of love and respect

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Today, The Morning Thing talked about respect – this time focusing on husbands earning respect from their wives.

1 Corinthians 13 gives us the perfect example of love and respect for any relationship.
(New International Version) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhoodbehind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

We shared an article from www.allprodad.com – 7 Ways husbands can earn respect from their wifes.
Click HERE to read the FULL ARTICLE.

1. Treat her with respect.
2. Never demand respect.
3. Be a servant-leader in your home.
4. Consistently put other people first, including her.
5. Always follow through on your promises.
6. Volunteer in the community.
7. Carry your weight around the house.

When men demonstrate humility, grace, and mercy at home, the strength of character that defines them as servant-leaders commands the kind of respect that is rooted in love and appreciation.

We also shared thoughts on respect from Kevin A. Thompson, lead pastor at Community Bible Church in western Arkansas. Every year he meets with nearly one hundred couples with a range of needs, from premarital counseling to navigating the most serious betrayals. Kevin is a marriage and parenting conference speaker. He is married to Jenny and they have two children.

Kevin’s blog “Five ways a husband respects his wife” has some powerful thoughts.
Click HERE to read the FULL ARTICLE.

Women need respect just as much as men. Respect is an aspect of love within the context of marriage. (See: Respect–A Necessary Ingredient for Marriage)
The need for a husband to respect his wife is just as important as a wife respecting her husband.

Five ways a husband respects his wife:
1. He seeks to fully know her and to woo her heart.
2. He is a true partner to her in raising children, making a home, and fulfilling her dreams.
3. He speaks to her and about her with respect.
4. He is influenced by her opinions and beliefs.
5. He nourishes a healthy emotional relationship with her.

Respect is a vital part of any relationship. It is a necessary aspect of a healthy marriage. Where respect is present, problems are negotiable, communication is helpful, and compassion is abounding. Where respect is absent, everything is toxic.
Husbands, love your wives by developing a deep respect for them.

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8 Phrases that Can Change Your Relationships

Good morning! This morning on the show, we talked about 8 simple phrases that can change your relationships.
Read what those are below and check out the whole article from Mark Merrill on allprodad.com here!

1.”I was wrong.”
A friend once shared with Mark, “You’re never more right than when you admit you’re wrong.” It’s important to acknowledge when we are wrong. It is a sign of true humility. It is the first step in asking for forgiveness.

2. “Help me understand.”
When you have a disagreement with someone, rather than becoming aggressive or defensive, decide to be curious. By taking the time to see where they are coming from and why they did what they did, you can reduce conflict. Really seeing their perspective may even change yours.

3. “That hurt me.”
It’s possible to air grievances without being confrontational. We don’t need to point the finger at someone else. By explaining how we feel without attaching blame—that hurt, not you hurt—we give the other person the opportunity to understand our feelings and consider the part they may have played without putting them on the defensive. We can assert ourselves without putting them down.

4. “Thanks very much.”
Recognizing other people’s actions and efforts works on many levels. It reminds us that we are not the center of the universe. It affirms and encourages others in who they are. It helps build cooperation and community. But it requires taking the time to notice the people around you, to pay attention.

5. “I value you.”
When you say these three words, you are essentially saying to someone that they are important to you. When people know they are valued, the relationship grows. You can fill the 4 chambers of your wife’s heart by saying that you value them.

Those 4 chambers of your wife’s heart are as follows…
Chamber 1:  Being Understood
Chamber 2:  Being Valued
Chamber 3:  Being Protected
Chamber 4:  Being Desired

6. “I respect you.”
We all want others to respect us. Saying these words, especially to a man, is a big deal. As Mark shared in Filling the 4 Chambers of Your Husband’s Heart, a man needs his woman to value and trust his opinions and decisions, even if they prove to be wrong sometimes. A man also wants his wife to respect his abilities.

Those 4 chambers of your husband’s heart are as follows…
Chamber 1: Validation
Chamber 2: Respect
Chamber 3: Loyalty
Chamber 4: Trust

7. “I love you.”
Don’t assume they know or believe it because you told them last week or because of the things that you do for them. Say these magical words to your wife, your parents, and your children when you or they leave the house, when you finish a call, first thing in the morning or last thing at night.

8. “I choose you.”
Marriage isn’t about saying yes on just one big day, it’s about saying the same thing every day afterward and forever. It’s about saying yes to us. When the honeymoon phase has given way to a season in which the sparks may be of conflict, not romance, remember that love is a choice.

These eight phrases are easy to learn, but they can sometimes be hard to speak. The words may be short, but they can get stuck in our throats. So often we are more concerned about our feelings, our rights, our needs, than those of others. But demonstrating the kind of humility these simple words show can speak volumes. In a me-me-me world, they put others first.

As St. Francis of Assisi prayed, “Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.”

Thanks for listening!
– Lilly and Daria

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A Happy Marriage tip from imom.com

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These tips are for wives. Ladies – don’t we all want a happy marriage? A better and stronger relationship with our husband?
Well, there may be some things we just need to accept about our husband. 🙂

Now please keep reading and don’t hit delete!
imom.com shares 5 aspects that may need our acceptance as we work on building a stronger marriage.
Click HERE to read the full article. It’s good ladies!

1. Temperament
2. Money Style
3. Family
4. Past
5. Pace

 

The bottom line for all of the points above is that acceptance of our husbands can make our marriage stronger. Instead of focusing on what you would like to change about your husband, focus on his good points. If there’s something about your husband you can’t accept, talk to a trusted friend or counselor before you approach him. Talk to your husband in a kind way, even if you feel you need to be firm. Finally, while we can’t change our husband, we can change ourselves and our attitude toward him.

(Picture from www.imom.com)

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Happy Valentine’s Day! You CAN have lasting love, past today.

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Today is special – it’s Valentine’s Day. What happens after today is over? We found 7 laws of lasting love to help you show your love once February 14th is over.

From www.psychologytoday.com

1. They share an ultimate vision about their relationship.

2. They are committed to unconditional love.  

3. They fulfill each other’s needs.

4. They trust the good intentions of the partner.

5. They master effective communication.

6. They keep curiosity alive.

7. They never get tired of starting over.

Click HERE to see the full article.

(Picture of Rachel and Andrew Yoder – former WNZR DJs)

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Valentine’s Day is 2 weeks away. Are you ready?

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What are your plans for February 14th? Do you have a plan for your Valentine?
Don’t worry, The Morning Thing is here to help.

Our first idea is to get tickets to the 20th annual WNZR Valentine’s Banquet. It is scheduled for Friday 2/9. This night will be full of fun, inspiration, music, prizes, great food and wonderful memories. Click HERE for all the details.
The ticket deadline is THIS FRIDAY, February 2 at 6pm. Buy your tickets today at the WNZR Studios on the second floor of Founders Hall (800 Martinsburg Road, MV).

We also found 25 other romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day from www.familylife.com
Click HERE to check out some really fun ideas for 2018.

 

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It is National Spouses Day! Celebrate with The Morning Thing!

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Today is Spouse’s Day. This is a day dedicated to recognizing spouses everywhere. Be thankful for the fulfillment and security of a long-term relationship. Be thankful for the blessing of your spouse.

In honor of this day, The Morning Thing shared some easy date ideas from imom.com
Click HERE to read the full article and specific ideas to plan each date.

1. Coffee TALK Date.

2. Too Tired to Talk Date.

3. Seasonal Dates.

4. Dream Date.

5. Go on a First Date.

6. Falling in Love Questions.

For our Morning Thing Fave 5, we talked to our parents! They have all been married 20+ years! Listen in for the secrets to a happy marriage.

Gary and Lisa Swisher (Daria Mom and Dad)

Stacy Dilts (Eddie’s Mom)

Mike Moore (Trevor’s Dad)

Harry Street (Marcy’s Dad and Rachel’s Grandpa)

Joe and Marcy Rinehart

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